Welcome to Wellington!

The inaugural New Zealand mindful Leaders Conference will be held at Te Papa National Museum, Wellington.

Te Papa is located in the heart of Wellington with stunning waterfront meeting spaces, and among the nation’s treasures. Close by hotels, hostels and the buzz of Courtenay Place, Cuba Street, theatres and the vibrant waterfront. Enjoy!

Come join us in the ‘coolest little capital’ in the world. With a vibrant arts scene, fabulous café and restaurant culture nestled around the stunning waterfront, it must be one of the easiest cities in the world to get around on foot. Wellington enjoys more cafes, bars and restaurants than New York City, and its coffee and craft beer producers are internationally recognised. A creative, cosmopolitan city, Wellington combines the sophistication of a capital with the warmth and personality of a village.

Set around an attractive waterfront, you'll be hard pressed to find a city in the world that's easier to get around. Wellington enjoys more cafes, bars and restaurants than New York City, and its coffee and craft beer producers are internationally recognised. A creative, cosmopolitan city, Wellington combines the sophistication of a capital with the warmth and personality of a village.

Arm yourself with a map and take a stroll around! Or if you are a tech enthusiast, download the Welly Walks App to discover all the best tourist spots and hidden gems in Wellington!

As you walk around the city look out for some of the street art that covers the building walls. While the work is scattered around the city, the areas around Cuba Street and Aro Street have some excellent examples.

Wellington also has free wi-fi in the CBD: just choose the 'cbdfree' network in available areas! cbdfree can be accessed for 30 minutes at a time.

Things to do in while in Wellington

Te Papa National Museum

55 Cable Street, Wellington Tel: +64 4 381 7000

Website: https://www.tepapa.govt.nz The national museum of New Zealand, Te Papa, is fascinating and fun for curious minds of any age. The exhibits are innovative and interactive, telling stories of New Zealand’s unique geological, biological, cultural and social history in new and exciting ways. Free Entrance.

Tour of the Parliament

Learn about one of the world's most progressive democracies on a tour of Parliament Buildings and the iconic Beehive building. Then pop over to Old St Paul's, a fine example of 19th century Gothic Revival architecture made from native timbers.

The Weta Caves

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the imagination and artistry behind some of the world's most spectacular movies at the Weta Cave mini-museum, right there where the special effects wizardry happens. Or put yourself in the picture with a The Lord of the Rings location tour. Adult fee: $25